Chapter 40

Quick note: Well hello there. been a very very very long time, and I thought I'd start it up again, you know, just to open my mind up a bit. Enjoy children <3>

Joe's POV

Maybe I should get some sleep.

(5 minutes later) *Knock, Knock*

I look at the clock. 12:35am. Great. Tired as hell, and just as I'm falling asleep someone knocking at the door. I get up, out of bed, and walk to the door.

Joe:Who is it?
??: It's me.

I open the door.

Joe: Oh, Maz, sorry. What are you doing here?
Maz: Nick's asleep, and I can't get to sleep because I keep thinking about you, and lying to Nick a-a-and...
Joe: No, no, no, Maz don't cry. Please don't cry. It's all my fault. Here, come in.
Maz: Joe. How? How did it start? And don't tell me you don't know.
Joe: Fine, I'll tell you. Sit down.

Maz's POV
Sitting on Joe's bed, telling me about how it all started.
I stare at him blankly as he tells me the story. A party, and this girl, and unexpectade injection as he wasn't looking, and..he liked it? It was just a blur. It just made no sense.

Joe: And since then I haven't been the same.
Maz: And when you said you were going for that walk you we're..uh..hmm..getting..the...?

Joe: Yes, more of it.
Maz: This has to stop.
Joe: It's easier said than done.
Maz: That's exactly why I'm going to help you.
Joe: It's not going to be easy. people are going to find out. Paparazzi, you name it.
Maz: Joe, if you hadn't continued it, you wouldn't have to worry about it.
Joe: Can I stop the addiction in private?
Maz: Possibly. I have a friend. He deals with people with addictions. He can help you.
Joe: Yeah, that might be good.
Maz: Might?! It will be, but ou have to promise me you'll stop, please?
Joe: I can only try.
Maz: We go back tomorrow, well technically today coz its like 12 am, anyway, once we get back home I'm calling him up, and we're going to start councelling.

Kevin's POV

So Sarah's parents like me.
That's a good thing.
A very good thing.

I'm so glad they let me sleep in the same room as her. Her dad wasn't the keenest about it, but he thought, he might as well.

Urgh, great. Two single beds.

Sarah: You unpacked your stuff for the night?
Kevin: Well I didn't bring much, so yeah. Unlike you, we're staying her for a night, not a week.
Sarah: You never know what could happen.
Kevin: True. And you're a girl so it all works out.
Sarah: Sorry about the single beds.
Kevin: We could always push them together?
Sarah: That is a good idea.

We both walk over to a bed each, and start pushing.

Kevin: Geez, these bed are so heavy.
Sarah: I know right.

Kevin&Sarah: *Heaving, making struggling noises*

Sarah's Dad's POV

Sarah's mother insisted we let them sleep in the same room. As long as nothing happens I'm alright.
Might aswell go upstairs to check on how they've settled.

I walk upstairs, towards their room, to hear heaving and noises...
NO WAY IN HELL. NOT IN MY HOUSE.

*kicks open door*

Dad: WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK...you're doing?
Sarah: AHHHH!!! Holy crap dad you scared the shit out of me, what is it?
Dad: Oh, I just came upstairs, to see how you guys we're going, and i heard noises..and..
Sarah: DAD! You didn't think we were having...?
Dad: Well I did hear the noises...
Sarah: DAAADDDD!!!! I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU. urgh, go away.

*Walks out halfway, embarrassed*

Sarah: Hey Dad!
Dad: Yes?
Sarah: I love you.

Chapter 39

Jake's POV


Jake: I knew you'd like it here.
Emily: *Smiles*

Emily and I finished our dinners. It tasted fantastic. And then I decided, it was time.

Jake: Um, Emily?
Emily: Yes Jake?
Jake: W-well, as you know, we've been going out for quite some time, and we've gone through quite a bit. *pause*

Jake thinking: Idiot, shouldve put something together beforehand, you sound weird now, oh shut up, no you shut up. I sound crazy even thinking....Okay, now focus, on Emily.

Jake: I just want you to know, that you mean the whole world to me, and that, I love you so much. I know we are way too young to get married right now, but I know, that I really want to spend a lot of my life with you.

*brings out a large box*

Jake: Will you take this diamond necklace, as a sign of our everlasting love for each other?
Emily: Oh, uh, Jake, wow. That's just, hmm, wow.
Jake: *takes it out of box and puts it on Emily* I hope you like it.
Emily: It's amazing. But Jake, you seriously, did not have to get me a gorgeous necklace to tell me you love me, I already know you do.
Jake: Just to make sure.
Emily: You never back down do you?


Sarah's POV

Sarah: They like you.
Kevin: You think so?
Sarah: For them to be smiling at me and you the whole time, yes. Trust me, I know when my parents dont like people.
Kevin: Why, what happens?
Sarah: They go outside and dance like maniacs around a camp fire. Thats what they do when they dont like people.
Kevin: *Laughs* I'd like to see that one day.
Sarah: Haha yep, totally.
Kevin: They're really nice.
Sarah: You're funny.
Kevin: Haha yes I am, no but seriously they're incredible. I'm surprised your dad wasn't all like protective over you.
Sarah: You're mistaking him for Maz's dad.
*Laughs*
Sarah: Nah, her dad's pretty nice. She gets most her personality from him.
Kevin: Mm, I guess it's better to be protective rather than not giving a shit.
Sarah: *Uncontrolable laughter*
Kevin: What's so funny?
Sarah: *Laugh* You said, *Laugh*, Shit s-s-o *Laughs* Funny *Continues laughing*
Kevin: Haha, seriously. Shit, shit shit shit shit.
Sarah: Ahahahaha Stop it.
Kevin: Haha okay.
Sarah's Mum: C'mon guys we're having Sausages for dinner!
Sarah: Oh, my god. *Uncontrolable laughter*

Joe's POV

I lay here in bed. Staring at the ceiling. What have I done to myself? I've completely ruined myself, that's what I've done. Poor Maz. She's got to keep it to herself, until I stop being a coward and tell Nick. She hates keeping secrets from Nick. Maybe I should get some sleep.

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Nick: Wow, that was delish!
Maz: Yeah, it taste great.
Joe: Yeah.
Nick: Joe, what's wrong?

I could sense panic in him

Joe: Uh, nothing. Just late nights.
Nick: Oh. Well its 8 now so you should go get a lot of sleep. You look wayyy tired.
Joe: Yeah, good idea. I uh, yeah, better go get some sleep.
Maz: The promise.
Joe: Don't worry.
Nick: Promise?
Maz: Its a song that I wanted Joe to get for me.
Nick: Oh, okay, well go get some sleep, and don't worry about the song now.
Joe: Yeah, good idea. I'll see you guys tomorrow morning.
Maz&Nick: Goodnight.

Joe walked out, Nick and I packed up.

Nick: Wow, Joe must really be getting little sleep.
Maz: Yeah.

I hated lying to Nick. And then the guilt started rolling in.

Maz:He's a big boy he can sleep when ever he likes.
Nick: True that. So, uh, Maz..

And when I feel guilty I start to vomit...

Nick:..SHIT! Are you okay?
Maz: Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

I rushed to the bathroom and washed my face with icy cold water and came back with a mop. Nick looked for some medicine to give me. I started to mop.

Nick: Give me that, and take these.
Maz: No, Nick, I'm fine seriously.

He grabbed the mop of me.

Maz: Okay, okay.

I swallowed the tablets.

Nick:Go, get some sleep. Or rest. Or just relax in some way.
Maz: No, Nick, I'm fine.
Nick: No you are not. Go lie down.
Maz: Nick, I am Greek. I can handle it.
(a.n I just had to put that in)
Nick: Being Greek, gah okay, just sit down please. It's our last night here and I dont want you to feel sick and unhappy.

Jake's POV

Jake: I'll have the Chicken and pasta.
Emily: And the french roast pork for me please.
Waitor: Any more drinks?
Jake: Could we please get your finest champagne?
Waitor: Ofcourse. Your dinner wont be too long.
Jake:*hands back menu's* Thankyou.
Emily: Naughty, naughty. Champagne for 16 year olds.
Jake: He doesn't know that *winks*
Emily: Haha, nice. You really didn't have to bring me here.
Jake: But I wanted to.
Emily: Okay. Thankyou.
Jake: For what?
Emily: For bringing me here.
Jake: It's nothing, don't worry.

*30 minutes later*

Waitor:Bon Apetite.
Jake&Emily: Thankyou
Emily: Wow, this is amazing.
Jake: More champagne?
Emily: Just a little more please.
Jake: Have a taste of my chicken.
Emily: That's really good.
Jake: I knew you'd like it here.
Emily: *Smiles*

Emily and I finished our dinners. It tasted fantastic. And then I decided, it was time.

Chapter 37

Maz's POV

I decided to change out of my pyjamas and then call Emily.

*Ring ring*
??:Hello?
Maz: Hey, Emily, why does your voice suddenly sound deep?
??: Emily? Haha, Maz this is Jake.
Maz: Oh shit! Sorry *laughing*
Jake: *Laughing* Haha it's okay.
Maz: Where's Emily?
Jake: She's taking a shower.
Maz: Far out, first Joe, then Nick, now Emily. What is this take a shower day? Haha well I was wondering if you two would like to come over to our room for dinner tonight.
Jake: Not tonight. Sorry. I'm taking her somewhere special.
Maz: Oooooh, like a romantic dinner to a gorgeous french restaurant.
Jake: Are you pshycic?
Maz: Mayyyyyybe, or maybe I just heard you making reservations last night and forgot about them this morning.



Jake: You didn't tell Emily did you?
Maz: For you to be whispering to the phone, I was guessing it was going to be a surprise so no.
Jake: Thanks. Well, I better get going. Make sure I know what I'm wearing for tonight.
Maz: Okely dokely. Bye.
Jake: Bye.

*A few hours later*

Jake had taken Emily out to dinner in a gorgeous black Limo. And I had ordered some Italian food. I decided to go get Joe who was still in his room.

Maz: NIIIIIICK.
Nick: YEEEEESSS?
Maz: I'M GOING TO GET JOE.
Nick: OKAYYY.

I walked out of my room and stood at Joe's door. I knocked. No Answer. I knocked again. Still no answer. I turned the handle. Surprisingly the door was unlocked. I slowly opened the door and took a couple of steps in.

Maz: Hello?
Joe: Who is it?

I could hear his voice coming from the bedroom. I walked over to Joe's bedroom. I could see him, sitting on his bed. I walked in.

Maz: Hey, it's me.


He looked up in panic. I didn't know why, until I noticed a syringe. No. No way. Joe wasn't that type of person.

Maz: Joe, what is that.
Joe: Nothing.
Maz: Joe, what are you hiding.
Joe: Nothing.

I walked closer to him. And sat on the bed. I grabbed the syringe.

Maz: Joe, please, tell me you haven't.
Joe: I don't remember how it happend. It was a sudden thing. And then it was addictive. I'm so sorry.
Maz: Joe, we need to get help.
Joe: You cannot tell anyone.
Maz: Joe, bu-
Joe: Please, please. Don't.

He started sobbing. I pulled him into a hug.

Maz: Okay, I won't tell anyone. But please prmise me tonight and tomorrow you wont take any, if you have the urge, come straight to my room. Okay?
Joe: Okay.
Maz: Okay, now lets get you something to eat. Food's arrived.
Joe: Thankyou.

We walked out of his room and into mine and Nick's. I told Joe to splash some water on his face so it didn't look like he was crying.

Nick: Heyyyyyyy. You guys hungry?
Joe: Uh, yeah.
Maz: Yeahh.
Nick:What's wrong?
Maz: Nothing, just thinking about stuff.
Nick: What sorta...stuff?
Maz: I keep thinking I left something on at home. Like a switch or something.
Nick: Don't worry, Kevin and I had checked everything before we left.
Maz: Oh, awesome.

I smiled faintly. I was still in shock. Joe. And drugs. How could I not tell Nick? But Joe said don't. Far out. I still don't get how he got into it in the first place.

We sat down and started eating pizza and spaghetti bolognaise. I had lost my appetite in just a matter of seconds. Nick seemed like he was the only one eating all his food. Joe just seemed to stare at his pizza as if it we're going to eat him. Maybe thats a side effect. In the end I just forced it all down.

Nick: Wow, that was delish!
Maz: Yeah, it taste great.
Joe: Yeah.
Nick: Joe, what's wrong?

I could sense panic in him

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Maz's POV
Emily came into our room.

Maz: Hey, where's everyone else?
Emily: Well, Kevin and Sarah are packing.
Maz: Why?
Emily: Because Sarah & Kevin just remembered that they we're meant to go have dinner with Sarah's parents and stay there for the night because they live on the other side of America, and they don't want to dissapoint them.
Nick: Oh, that sucks. Wait, Kevin did mention Sarah and her parents and some dinner.
Maz: Oh yeah, like a week ago.
Emily: Yeah, well that means Jake and I have a massive room for ourselves. Which will be much quieter.
Maz: Uh, I would thnk so, considering 2 out of the 4 people who are in there are leaving.
Emily: Shut up. *laughs*
Maz: Where's Joe?
Emily: I have no idea.
Nick: I'll go check his room.
Maz: Okay.
Emily: He's been very quiet lately
Maz: I know right. And his eyes are always red. He musn't be getting enough sleep.
Emily: Yeah maybe.

Just then Nick came in.

Nick:Joe's not in his room.
Emily: He's probably gone for a walk.
Nick: Yeah, I'll call him just to make sure he's okay.
Maz: Awwww you're such a caring brother.
Nick: Haha, shut up. I'm going to call him now so shhhhh!
Maz: Haha, okay.

Em and I talked quietly as Nick talked on the phone.

Nick:Hey Joe, Where are you?
Joe: Hey, just uh, walking towards the hotel. I had just walked down to the beach for some fress air.
Nick: Okay, just making sure you we're fine. Will you be long?
Joe: Nope, just 2 minute walk and I'll be there.
Nick: Okay, I'll see you soon then.
Joe: Bye
Nick: See ya.
Maz: Is he okay?
Nick: Yeah, as Emily said, he's gone for a walk.
Maz: He won't be long?
Nick: Nah, just a two minute walk from here.
Maz: Awesome.
Emily: Well I'm going to see what Jake's up to. See you two soon.
Maz: Okay love, bye.

Emily Walked out which left me and Nick. I walked over to the balcony.

Maz: Hey, there's Joe.

I pointed to him just as he walked into the entrance.

Maz: Oh, you missed him.
Nick: He'll be coming up so I don't think I have to see him walking in aswell.

Nick walked towards me, and hugged me around the waist.

Maz: I love it when you do that.
Nick: I know you do.

Just as I was abut to give him a kiss on the cheek we heard a knock on our door. Nick and I didn't want to let get go, but eventually after 5000000 knocks we decided it was best to. I walked over to the door as Nick walked into the kitchen.

Maz:Who is it?
??: It's Joe.
I open the door.
Maz: Hey, come in.
Joe: Thanks.
Maz: You don't seem yourself lately. Have you been going to bed really late?
Joe: Uh, yeah.
Maz: Yeah, coz you're eyes seem to be really red as if you havent slept for a while.
Joe: Yeah, Just noises and a really uncomfortable bed.
Maz: Aw, that sucks. You should maybe try Jake's room. Kev and Sarah are leaving to go to sarah's parents' house so there would be a spare bed.
Joe: Nah, I'll be alright. Best to leave Jake and Emily alone.
Maz: Yeah, I guess so. You want to stay for dinner?
Joe: Yeah, sure.
Maz: Awesome, you want me to tell Nick you're here?
Joe: Nah, it's okay. I better change out of these clothes. I've been sweating heaps.
Maz: Haha, well you better have a shower too.
Joe: Haha yeah.
Maz: And have a nap while you're at it.
Joe: Will do.

I hug Joe just before he leaves.

Maz: We'll see you at dinner.
Joe: Awesome.

Joe walked out.

Nick: Joe?
Maz:Yep. I invited him for dinner. Is that okay?
Nick: Yeah. *he smiled sweetly at me, and my heart just melted then and there*
Maz: Why do you do this to me?
Nick: Do what?
Maz: Make me love you so much.
Nick: Because that's my job.
Maz: Haha, true that.
Nick: Well I shall have a shower now and then we can figure out what we're having for dinner.
Maz: Loverrrrly.

He kissed my forehead and walked off into the bathroom. Gosh I love him.

Chapter 35

Nick's POV


One minute, I'm laughing with Maz on the massive bed, the next im kissing her under the sheets. Sometimes I wish I wasn't a big star. That I could hold relationships without needing the whole world to know. But right now, no one but me and Maz knew what we have.


Maz's POV
I slowly cracked my eyes open, the sun was shining through the window. Nick wasn't laying next to me. I sat up in bed and rubbed my eyes. I looked at the wall clock. 10am. Loverrrrly. I got up out of bed and washed my face. I walked into the living room. I could see Nick through the window, sitting on the balcony. I knocked on the window. Nick turned around and smiled. I walked into the dining area and picked up the room service menu. I looked at the breakfast list. Nick walked over to me and kissed me on the cheek and then leaned over and looked at the menu.

Maz: What shall we have?
Nick: I don't mind. How about crepes?
Maz: Perfect. Can you please get me the phone?
Nick: Only if you give me a kiss..

I kiss Nick on the lips for atleast 10 full seconds. I pulled away. He smiled big. I giggled. Nick walked into the the lounge and brought back the phone.

Maz: Thank you.

I dialed room service.
??:Hello, this is Justin from room service, how may I help you?
Maz: Hello Justin, can I please order some breakfast?
Justin: Sure, what would you like?

Maz: 2 eggs benedict, 4 slices of toast with butter and jam and vegemite...
Justin: Vegemite sorry?
Maz: Oh wait don't worry about that.
Justin: Okay, anything else?
Maz: Yes please. 1 *whispering* Nick what do you want to drink?
Nick: Mocha latte.
Maz: Awesome. *Normal talking* 1 mocha latte and an iced coffee please.
Justin: Lovely. It'll be at your door in about a half hour.
Maz: Thanks Justin, Bye.
Justin: Goodbye.
Maz: Well, that was fun.
Nick: What in the world is vegemite?
Maz: Oh, this spread that I had back in Australia.
Nick: What's it taste like?
Maz: It's salty.
Nick: Uh huh. Funny kid you are.
Maz: Yes, yes I am.

My phone started to buzz. I hada txt from Emily and the guys.

Hey Maz,
Me, Sarah and the boys, including Joe have gone to a nearby cafe for breakfast. You and Nick were asleep so we didnt want to wake you two up. See you soon. Iflysfm xx


Lol. She still used Iflysfm. That is one thing that will never get old. I txt her back.

Hey I'm up now. txt me before you get here. Iflysfm gorgeous. xx
*message sent*

Lovely. I looked over at Nick, he was looking at the dvd's.

Maz: You wanna watch one?
Nick: Nahh, just looking. What I really want is to eat breakfast with you outside, on the balcony.
Maz: That sounds like fun.

After a while the dorrbell rang and we got out breakfast. It was delish. After eating all the food we sat outside just drinking our coffee's.

Maz: Hey Nick.
Nick: Hey Maz.
Maz: Can we keep it a secret?
Nick: About us?
Maz: Yeah.
Nick: Sure. No problem, I was actually going to ask you the same thing.
Maz: Hooray. Oh wait I'll be right back.
Nick: Maz, where you going?
Maz: To get something.

I just remembered that I bought him a pair of awesome cuff links that he liked for his birthday. I jumped off my seat and ran to my suitcase and brought it out to him.

Nick: What did you get?
Maz: Open it.

He opened the box and looked at the cufflinks. His eyes widened then he looked straight at me.

Nick: Why?
Maz: Coz you liked them, and its your birthday, and I love you.
Nick: But youve done enough for my birthday.

He got up off his seat, unexpectadly sweeped me off my feet and carried me inside.

Maz: OH MY GOD NICK D-D-DONT! AHHHH!
*laughing*
He literally threw me onto the bed.
Nick: Love you too.
Maz: Ahahaha come here.

He leaned onto the bed and came closer and kissed me on the lips.
Maz: That was fun.
Nick: Sure was.

My phone buzzed in my pocket. Emily was on her way up with everyone else. Nick looked at the txt and nodded. We both knew how to act.

Chapter 34

Maz's POV


We walked back in. I went to my walk in wardrobe and took out my pyjamas. Shorts and tank top. Red and purple. My faves. I started to change when I noticed Nick was changing too. Not that I was perving, his walk in wardrobe door was creaked open. That meant that so was mine. As I stood there, not intentionally perving he caught me looking. He smiled, I smiled, we continued changing. I put on my tank top. Literally 2 minutes after I put it on, I took it off. It was way too hot. So I guess I'm sleeping in my shorts and sports bra. Loverrrly. I walked out of my walk-in and wallked back into the bed room. I heard footsteps coming from behind me. It was Nick. I turned around to see him in only his boxers. I could tell I was kinda starring because he laughed. It wasn't coz I didn't like him in his boxer shorts, it was because he looked so hot in them.

Maz: You're sleeping like that?
Nick: I can go change...
Maz: No it's fine, I'm just asking.
Nick: Oh.
Maz: There's only one bed. I can go sleep on the couch.
Nick: I'm 100% sure that during the night, if it was me or you sleeping on that couch, we'd fall off. Just sleep in the bed.
Maz: Fine.

I ran and jumped onto the bed. Nick came running after. I giggled as I slid under sheets. They are so nice and cool. Nick got under aswell. We rested our heads on the fluffy white pillows and pulled the sheets over our heads so we were completely covered.

Maz: This is a really comfy bed.
Nick: I know, right?
Maz: Sorry 'bout starring at you before.
Nick: It's okay. You looked kinda shocked.
Maz: Well, it's not my fault you look so good in boxers.
Nick: Well, sorry for looking so good in boxers.
Maz: Haha, it's fine. You look good in anything you wear.
Nick: Aww thanks. You look good in anything you wear too.
Maz: Thanks. *Smiles* You're amazing. You know that?
Nick: You're beautiful. You know that.

We looked at each other, and leaned in. I could feel his soft lips clash with mine. I felt a rush of electricity go through my body. He put his arms around my waist and pulled me closer. He slid his tongue across my bottom lip. I let him in. Next thing I knew we were full on pashing. He is a really good kisser. I gently placed my hands onto his cheeks and pulled him closer. My whole body came in contact with his. After about a minute I could feel something against my thigh. Oh. God. Is it what I think it is. I didn't worry about that and kept kissing. He stopped kissing my lips and slowly started kissing from my mouth down to my neck, and then my chest. My breathing started becoming un-even. My heart raced. He slowly moved back up to my lips. I took my hands off his cheeks and wrapped them around his back. I could feel his muscles. We were getting hotter.

Nick: (In between kissing) I love you.
Maz: I love you to.

Nick's POV

One minute, I'm laughing with Maz on the massive bed, the next im kissing her under the sheets. Sometimes I wish I wasn't a big star. That I could hold relationships without needing the whole world to know. But right now, no one but me and Maz knew what we have.